Lactuca sativa
Stunning deep red coloured lettuce with a crisp texture and sweet flavour (this variety was the first plant to be grown in space!). In 2014 Outredgeous became the first lettuce ever to be grown in space on the International Space Station due to its reliability and because it is so easy to grow.
It's an upright cut salad that forms a loose romaine head at maturity. An outrage of red in your salad bowl makes this a firm favourite for gardeners and growers. (Approximate seed count - 175)
| Latin name | Lactuca sativa |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Lactuca |
| Cold tolerance | high |
| Heat preference | low |
| Sunlight | partial shade |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1800 |
| Spacing | 25-30 cm between plants |
| Soil type | Cool, humus-rich, well well-drained |
| Days to maturity | 45-70 days |
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk